FOR THE BROWNIES: – 4 ounces (113g) dark chocolate, roughly chopped* – 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter – 1 & 1/4 (250g) cups granulated sugar – 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar – 3 large egg – 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour – 1/4 teaspoon salt FOR THE CHEESECAKE FILLING: – 8 ounces (237g) cream cheese, at room temperature – 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar – 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour – 1 large egg – 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract – 2 to 3 teaspoons crushed candy canes, for garnish**